Aging Well

The body can adapt to a new exercise regimen at just about any age.

Variations of the plank, bird dog and leg extension can strengthen your body—minus the anguish and agony.

Compared to folks without pets, dog owners are ahead of the pack in healthy living—more exercise, better diets and lower blood sugar levels.

You can't change your body's biological response to stressors, but you can change your behaviors.

Researchers have boiled it down to a simple solution: Sit less, move more.

Jacquie Karr-Zlotnicki's health journey has seen its share of ups and downs. She weathered it all through a renewed focus on all aspects of self—mind, spirit and body.

A lack of sleep is associated with higher risk of heart disease—but the link might have more to do with genetics.

Study finds link between ancestors' health history, memory changes.

There's plenty of focus on blood pressure and cholesterol, but consider evaluating the efficiency of your cardiorespiratory system.

An active lifestyle is a surefire way to help maintain a clear, healthy mind well into your later years.

While labs can evaluate colon health based on blood or stool samples, traditional imaging procedures are the most reliable.

Social activity during midlife is linked to better memory and reasoning skills.